Profiles in Goodwill: Courtney Pace

Courtney Pace is associate professor of church history and director of admissions at Memphis Theological Seminary in Tennessee.

Where did you grow up?

Arlington,
Texas.

What
is your favorite verse, book or story in the Bible? Why?

Jesus’
interaction with the hemorrhaging woman in Mark 5:25-34.

Not only does
Jesus affirm her body in all of its humanity, but also Jesus commissions her to
proclaim (“preach”) holy peace to her community.

What
is your favorite movie? Why?

My answer to
this question tends to change over time, but right now it’s “The Long Shot”
(2019).

It was a
progressive, feminist rom-com, which addressed contemporary justice issues as
well as the ins and outs of a feminist’s daily life trying to be awesome and
find love at the same time without losing her awesomeness.

Who
are three people you admire?

Prathia Hall, a
civil rights leader and womanist preacher; Michelle Kwan, the most decorated
figure skater in U.S. history who is now working with the State Department; and
Jennifer Lopez, actress, singer, dancer and producer.